Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer

Prime Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics engineering company in Colchester is seeking a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to lead complex projects. You'll design and test hardware systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in RF design and experience with Altium Designer. This role offers a competitive salary and great benefits including 25 days holiday, life insurance, and social events.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance (4x salary)

Paid social events

Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit

Qualifications

• Expertise in Altium Designer, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
• Proven experience as a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of RF, high-speed signal design, EMI/EMC, and power management.

Responsibilities

• Define product specifications with Product Management.
• Lead the design of digital, analogue, and RF hardware.
• Manage the full development lifecycle from concept to production.

Skills

Altium Designer

Hardware design

Troubleshooting

RF design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

Job description

Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer - Colchester - Up to 63,000

A leading electronics engineering company is seeking a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join their team. This is a great opportunity to lead complex development projects, designing and testing advanced hardware systems.

What You'll Do:

• Define product specifications with Product Management
  
• Lead the design of digital, analogue, and RF hardware using Altium Designer
  
• Perform component selection, simulation, and testing
  
• Debug and validate hardware using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers)
  
• Collaborate with mechanical/software teams for integration
  
• Manage the full development lifecycle from concept to production
  
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical support
  
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements
  

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  
• Proven experience as a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer
  
• Expertise in Altium Designer, schematic capture, and PCB layout
  
• Strong knowledge of RF, high-speed signal design, EMI/EMC, and power management
  
• Confident using lab tools for debugging and validation
  
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
  
• Knowledge of FPGA design (VHDL, Verilog) or microcontroller systems is a plus
  

What's in It for You?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days
  
• Life insurance (4x salary) and wellbeing support
  
• Paid social events, including a summer festival and Christmas party
  
• Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit in the office
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead meaningful hardware projects with a respected engineering team. If you're ready for a new challenge, contact Mark at Prime Appointments and apply today.